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April 30, 2018
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NO SCHOOL - MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018
There is no school for students on Monday, April 30, 2018 due to Professional Development.
SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION
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Mr. Guyor teaches Video Productions, Language Arts 9, and Language and Composition 12 at RHS. Last month, three students from his Video Productions class visited University Hills Elementary to create a video about first grade curriculum, giving them an opportunity to do a real video-production.
The three students filmed discussions with the first graders about what they do in class. Afterwards, the Video Productions students did all of the editing for the video themselves. These students participated this project due to their tenure in the class. This is their second year in Video Productions, which means they take on more advanced and professional projects.
The Video Productions students enjoyed talking to the first graders and seeing their creativity. Mr. Guyor was very proud of his students’ hard work and how independently they completed their video production.
The three students filmed discussions with the first graders about what they do in class. Afterwards, the Video Productions students did all of the editing for the video themselves. These students participated this project due to their tenure in the class. This is their second year in Video Productions, which means they take on more advanced and professional projects.
The Video Productions students enjoyed talking to the first graders and seeing their creativity. Mr. Guyor was very proud of his students’ hard work and how independently they completed their video production.
Reporting by Colin Alison
CHOIR CABARET
STRESS RELIEF EXPO - MAY 4
ART STUDENT PLACES AT ART COMPETITION
CONGRATULATIONS to Paola Barraza, 12th grade , AP Studio art student whose exceptional and meaningful drawing won 1st place in the annual Kappy Family Anne Frank Art & Writing Competition. Paola piece will be professionally matted and displayed at the Holocaust Memorial Museum.
ROTARY PLANTS A TREE
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Rochester Rotary Interact students participated in Rotary’s International Plant a Tree Initiative this past week. The president-elect of Rotary International challenged every Rotary club to make a difference by planting a tree. Trees remove carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the air, which slows global warming. He said “It is my hope that the result of that effort will be far greater than the environmental benefit that those 1.2 million new trees will bring, I believe the greater result will be a Rotary that recognizes our responsibility not only to the people on our planet, but to the planet itself.” RHS Rotary Interact was proud to participate in the global initiative.
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CONGRATS CHOIR
The Choir Program is celebrating success at State Solo and Ensemble (4.13.18) and State Choir Festival (4.23.18). We are thrilled with the students achievement and willingness to present their talent at the state level. So proud!
Congratulations to the Chamber Choir and Women’s Chorale for competing at State Choir Festival and earning Superior ratings!
Congratulations to Olivia Leonard, Zoe Olsen, Molly Phelan, Brigid Lally, Shelby Stimpson, Emily Brown, Lizzy Novak, Lizabeth Desmet, Carla Ash and Mima Higashi for their outstanding performances at State Solo and Ensemble!
Congratulations to the Chamber Choir and Women’s Chorale for competing at State Choir Festival and earning Superior ratings!
Congratulations to Olivia Leonard, Zoe Olsen, Molly Phelan, Brigid Lally, Shelby Stimpson, Emily Brown, Lizzy Novak, Lizabeth Desmet, Carla Ash and Mima Higashi for their outstanding performances at State Solo and Ensemble!
SENIOR SCHOLAR OF DISTINCTION LEVEL STUDENTS
Congratulations to our soon to be graduating seniors. Academic recognitions that will be awarded at our Honors Convocation that include Scholars of Highest Distinction, Scholars of Distinction and Scholars of Achievement have been announced and are posted in the counseling office. If you have a question or concern please contact the counseling office.
Students attaining the highest level have received a composite ACT score of 32 OR SAT composite of 1450 or higher, taken four or more AP courses and have a GPA of 3.9 or higher. Acknowledgement as a Scholar of Distinction requires a 3.8-3.899 GPA, three or more AP courses and a composite ACT of 28 OR SAT composite of 1310 or higher. Scholars of Achievement have a GPA of 3.5-3.799, taken two or more AP courses, and have a composite ACT score of 26 OR SAT composite of 1240 or higher.
Students attaining the highest level have received a composite ACT score of 32 OR SAT composite of 1450 or higher, taken four or more AP courses and have a GPA of 3.9 or higher. Acknowledgement as a Scholar of Distinction requires a 3.8-3.899 GPA, three or more AP courses and a composite ACT of 28 OR SAT composite of 1310 or higher. Scholars of Achievement have a GPA of 3.5-3.799, taken two or more AP courses, and have a composite ACT score of 26 OR SAT composite of 1240 or higher.
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SCHOLARS OF HIGHEST DISTINCTION
Zahra Ahmed Afrah Ansari Meredith Benson Katherine Dyar Natalie Fylak Claire Gleason Olivia Hayen Claire He Bilal Ibrahim Ramona Johnson Lauren Karmo Gita Kattimani Alexander Lee Katherine Lee Grace Murphy Amala Nayak Melaina Neto Jongbu Park Anirudhan Ramaseshan Rachel Rettie Victoria Schwutke Christina Shepich Delna Sholapurwalla Keneth Sokoli Maya Subramanian Preethi Surapaneni Constantine Tangalos Kendra Trader Natalie Treichel Lauren Wegener Erik Williams |
SCHOLARS OF DISTINCTION
Justin Baker Grant Benedettini Kathryn Chatman Samuel Corrion Julia Couch Ashok Dodaballapur Eleanor Eisele Joel Fickel Sana Halim Chester Ho Anna Huetteman Ahmed Ilyas Christina Irons Kendall Jordan Hanul Kang Vanessa Karagounis Lucas Kastran Guen Kim Elizabeth Kowalczyk Theodore Kurokawa Julia LaTrouno Rui-Tao Ma Isabella Malatesta Angela Mammel Sid Osborn Mahnoor Rauf Austin Remick Steven Salkowski Makenzie Shubnell Tia Stathakios Sandip Sundash Kengo Takenouchi Sara Trumza Fatima Uddin Harshith Vempati Stephanie Wong Keri Yang Noor Yousif |
SCHOLARS OF ACHIEVEMENT
Momin Alam Madelyn Arsenault Edward Azzam Riley Becks Benjamin Bisio Richard Bland Emily Boar Brent Burtraw Fahro Cejvanovic Bu Sung Chung Lizabeth Desmet Laura Eshelman Grace Forlines Alexander Gaydayenko Rainey Golab Paige Gonterman Sarah Hill Sana Hussaini Lauren Jakobiak Krithi Jaligama Benjamin Kable Martin Karpinski David Karwaski Alexa Ligon Rui-Qi Ma Ariella Miller Chad Miller Harper Monica Hussein Murray Joshua Murrell Anthony Ng Elizabeth Novak Martin O'Neill Paige Radman Rohan Singh Evan Smyth Jackson Stewart Emily Taylor Samantha Thiessen Audrey Weber Reagan Wegener Isabell Wyborski George Zagrodzki |
PTSA CHAIR OPENINGS
Needed: BATTLE OF THE BOOKS PARENT SCHOOL CHAIR
The Battle of the Books School Chairperson is a year-long position in which he/she is the point person between the PTA Council Battle of the Books Chair and the staff and students at RHS. They will forward and disseminate messages from the Council Chair to those in charge of the social media, newsletters, and PTSA newsletters at their school. They give updates at PTSA meetings regarding the program when asked, and they promote the program via posters, morning announcements, and organization of contest submissions. They also could potentially organize a book club or study sessions for student readers. In May, the chair is called on to help with set-up, implementation, and clean up of the Battle of the Books Battle Night Competition.
If you are interested in volunteering for this committee position, please email PTSA Vice President Emily Collins at emilycollins78@gmail.com.
The Battle of the Books School Chairperson is a year-long position in which he/she is the point person between the PTA Council Battle of the Books Chair and the staff and students at RHS. They will forward and disseminate messages from the Council Chair to those in charge of the social media, newsletters, and PTSA newsletters at their school. They give updates at PTSA meetings regarding the program when asked, and they promote the program via posters, morning announcements, and organization of contest submissions. They also could potentially organize a book club or study sessions for student readers. In May, the chair is called on to help with set-up, implementation, and clean up of the Battle of the Books Battle Night Competition.
If you are interested in volunteering for this committee position, please email PTSA Vice President Emily Collins at emilycollins78@gmail.com.
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JOIN THE PTSA
Make a difference in the lives of the students at RHS. Join the PTSA Executive Board as a Vice President. Contact Debbie Jones at debra-L-jones@hotmail.com with questions.
2018 HOMETOWN HUSTLE
| 2018 HH Participant Form & Waiver |
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YEARBOOK SALES HAVE ENDED
2018 yearbook sales have officially ended. To be placed on a wait list, pleas email Mrs. Huvaere directly for more information. Jhuvaere@rochester.k12.mi.us
GET YOUR SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY (SANP) TICKETS!
Congratulations to our March ticket raffle winners! Sydney Jones, Karlyn Kelley, Alyssa Miller and Taylor Simmons – see you at the SANP! If you have not yet picked up your gift card go to the Main Office to claim your prize.
Buy your ticket NOW for a chance to win! Everyone who has purchased their ticket by the first of each month through June 1st will be entered in a drawing to win a $10 gift card to Tropical Smoothie. Four winners will be selected each month -- are you feeling LUCKY? The only way to enter is to buy your SANP ticket today! Pay online or send in a check payable to Rochester Community Schools, memo RHS SANP along with the permission slip to the Main Office.. ^Prior winners excluded from future drawings.
Questions? Contact Kari Willimas at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
Buy your ticket NOW for a chance to win! Everyone who has purchased their ticket by the first of each month through June 1st will be entered in a drawing to win a $10 gift card to Tropical Smoothie. Four winners will be selected each month -- are you feeling LUCKY? The only way to enter is to buy your SANP ticket today! Pay online or send in a check payable to Rochester Community Schools, memo RHS SANP along with the permission slip to the Main Office.. ^Prior winners excluded from future drawings.
Questions? Contact Kari Willimas at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
TAPPING FOR TEENS
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP OAKLAND
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WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR THE SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY (SANP)
Questions? Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
- We need a few more senior parents to volunteer to ride on the busses with our students to/from the event. C’mon – it’ll be fun! Contact Kari Williams at karilee_williams@yahoo.com or 248-933-6228.
- We need BASKETS -- a variety of shapes and sizes are needed to package and display our raffle prizes. If you have any baskets we can use, contact Anne Crites at anne.crites@mcc.edu or 248-978-2975 to make arrangements for your basket(s) to be collected. Did you win a basket at the recent Falcon Boosters Gala – give your basket back for use at the SANP!
- We are also seeking donations of items to add to our assortment of PRIZES such as video games, phone accessories, Vera Bradley -- anything appealing and/or useful for a student after high school graduation. GIFT CARDS to popular stores and eateries would also be welcome. Let us know what you can contribute for our event on the sign-up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaae2fa6f85-senior.
- If you'd rather make a monetary donation to support the RCS Senior All Night Party events, please contact Mary Beth Johnson at marybeth.johnson7@gmail.com. Donations are tax deductible and will be split between all three Rochester high schools unless a certain school is specified.
- We need JUNIOR & SOPHOMORE parents, too! Get in on the action now so you will be prepared to continue the amazing tradition for your child's graduation class.
SENIOR GRADUATION SIGNS
| 2018 Senior Graduation DVD/Lawn Signs |
2017 - 2018 MEETING DATES
PTSA Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the following dates:
May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
May 14, and June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
May 8, and June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
May 9
Athletic Booster Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 p.m. on the following dates:
May 14, and June 11
Band Booster Meetings will be held in the Band Room at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates:
May 8, and June 12
Senior All Night Party Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
May 14 (starts at 7:30 p.m.)
RHS SPORTS
GIRLS AND BOYS SWIM TEAM EARN ACADEMIC ALL-STATE
Congratulations to the Rochester Girls and Boys Swim teams for earning Academic All-State. The Girls team had the highest GPA of any team in the state, finishing first with a 3.91 average. The Boys program finished runner-up in Division 2, with a 3.88 GPA.
